After a few hours had passed, Lucas was lying still in the snow, with his life slowly slipping away. His direwolf, Shadow, was the first to find him, gently nudging his hand and whimpering softly. A few moments afterwards, a group of supporters showed up, their expressions filled with horror and resolve.
"Quickly get him indoors!" ordered one of the loyalists, his voice trembling. They took Lucas to a shelter close by, moving quickly in contrast to the quiet night.
Indoors, they placed Lucas on an improvised bed, his breathing faint and uneven. The loyalists assembled near him, their expressions showing both concern and determination.
"We must halt the bleeding," one of them remarked, his tone unwavering despite the fear visible in his eyes.
Marek, the older shaman, came into the room with a grave look on his face. "We require more than just bandages," he whispered. "We are in need of a miracle."